Chinese Crocodile Lizard
Shinisaurus Crocodilurus
Scientific Name
Chinese Crocodile Lizard:
Shinisaurus Crocodilurus
Distribution and Habitat
Geographic Range
The Chinese crocodile lizard can be found throughout parts of China and Vietnam.
Natural Habitat
The Chinese crocodile, a semi-aquatic species, inhabits pools of shallow slow moving water covered by vines and vegetation.
Physical Characteristics
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The Chinese crocodile lizard varies in color greatly though has a 2 distinct enlarged ridges of scales running down to the ends of their tail.
Quick Facts
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The Chinese crocodile lizard is known to many as “lizard of great sleepiness” due to its lengthy and frequent “metabolic pauses.”
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered: The Chinese Crocodile Lizard is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
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Diet
Insectivore
The Chinese crocodile lizard consumes primarily tadpoles, insects, and caterpillars. Individuals in human care may be fed baby mice.
